Arch of Constantine I

Mark Cartwright
by
published on
Subscribe to author
Arch of Constantine I Download Full Size Image

The north side of the Arch of Constantine I in Rome. Dedicated in 315 CE, the triumphal arch celebrates the emperor's victory over the Roman tyrant Maxentius in 312 CE. It is the largest surviving triumphal arch and the last great Imperial Roman monument.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

Mark Cartwright
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Cartwright, M. (2013, June 09). Arch of Constantine I. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1266/arch-of-constantine-i/

Chicago Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Arch of Constantine I." World History Encyclopedia, June 09, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1266/arch-of-constantine-i/.

MLA Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Arch of Constantine I." World History Encyclopedia, 09 Jun 2013, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1266/arch-of-constantine-i/.

Support Us Remove Ads